Is Stress Taking Your Enjoyment Out of Life?Stress Therapy or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT

When stress overtakes your life it can be overwhelming, especially if you don’t have the right tools. If you find yourself in this situation then we can help. At Palo Alto Therapy, we specialize in helping you reduce stress, excel in life, and improve your peace of mind. We will teach you the most effective skills to turn your stress around and improve your day to day pleasure in life.

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650-461-9026

Evening & Saturday Appointments Available

“Overtime I learned to implement the solutions that were discussed to other challenges I came across.” Past Client

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Start Clearing Life’s Roadblocks Through Short-Term Counseling

Our enthusiastic and experienced counselors can give you the guidance you need to better handle your stress and help you feel better. There are effective ways to overcome your stress and feel more relaxed, we would love to show you how. Contact us to get started!

Meet Our Team of CBT Stress Therapists

All Locations
Palo Alto
San Jose
Samantha "Sam" Abbatiello, APCC, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy
Samantha “Sam” Abbatiello, APCC
Bella Stitt, LMFT, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy
Bella Stitt, LMFT
Jacqui Lewis, LMFT, ATR-BC, CCTP, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy
Jacqui Lewis, LMFT, ATR-BC, CCTP
Kaitlyn "Katie" Markey-Johnson, LPCC, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy
Kaitlyn “Katie” Markey-Johnson, LPCC
Linda Rolufs, LMFT, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy
Linda Rolufs, LMFT
Florina Petcu, LMFT, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy
Florina Petcu, LMFT
JoAnn Kukulus, LMFT, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy
JoAnn Kukulus, LMFT
Hoi Yan "Nadia" Lau, LMFT, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy
Hoi Yan “Nadia” Lau, LMFT
Victoria Tognozzi, LMFT, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy
Victoria Tognozzi, LMFT
Deborah Coblentz, LMFT, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy
Deborah Coblentz, LMFT
Jeanne Jacobs, LLMC, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy
Jeanne Jacobs, LPCC
Monica Burford, LMFT, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy
Monica Burford, LMFT
Ernest Schmidt, LCSW, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy
Ernest Schmidt, LCSW
Jennifer Estes, LCSW, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy
Jennifer Estes, LCSW
Megan Taylor, LMFT, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy
Megan Taylor, LMFT
Anni Kelley-Day, LPCC, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy
Anni Kelley-Day, LPCC
Lisa Macedo, LMFT, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy
Lisa Macedo, LMFT
Rory Cohen, LMFT, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy
Rory Cohen, LMFT
Laura Tolle, LMFT, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy
Laura Tolle, LMFT
Jean Sapiro, AMFT, APCC
Haneen Hassan, LMFT, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy
Haneen Hassan, LMFT
Marco Hernandez, LMFT, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy
Marco Hernandez, LMFT
Bridget Haerr, APCC
Joshua Opatowsky, LCSW, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy
Joshua Opatowsky, LCSW
Katherine "Kate" Jones, LMFT, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy
Katherine “Kate” Jones, LMFT

Ages Served

  • Children 5 and up

  • Teens

  • Adults of all ages

Types of Therapy

  • Individuals

  • Couples & Family

  • Groups & Classes

  • Video Therapy

We Help With...

  • Anxiety & OCD

  • Panic & Worry

  • Phobias/Fears

  • School Anxiety

More Help For...

  • Depression

  • Motivation

  • ADHD & Stress

  • School Refusal

What Our Counseling Clients Are Saying…

I was amazed at the positive results of just four visits. I think you are an outstanding therapist. Past Client

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I developed a great relationship with my therapist – better than I ever expected. Past Client

Evidence-Based

Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, we provide effective & caring counseling. Our therapists are passionate in delivering high-quality therapy & enhance their skills through the latest trainings.

Strong Relationships

Our relationship with you is valued & of highest importance. We are compassionate, respectful, & honest. Our professional counseling includes working side by side with you towards YOUR goals.

Short-Term & Focused

Our active therapists use tailored homework exercises to help you find relief in a timely manner. By keeping our meetings on track & targeting specific concerns we help you enjoy life again, usually in a matter of months not years.

Client Convenience

Appointments after 5pm & Saturdays, friendly administrative staff & two locations: Palo Alto & San Jose. We help children, teens & adults, couples, & families and offer classes & therapy groups. Video therapy available!